2002 Sunrise Conference Champions

11/2/05

UMF Volleyball Falls to Maine Maritime, 3-2, in NAC Quarterfinals

The UMF volleyball team fell to Maine Maritime, 3-2, this evening in NAC quarterfinal volleyball action in Castine.   The Beavers won the opening game, 30-25, but dropped the next two (30-20, 30-13) before rallying for a 30-22 win in the fourth games.  MMA then advanced with a 15-9 win in the fifth and deciding game.   Katie O'Connell (Northwood, NH), Sheanna White (Biddeford, ME) and Meaghan Dube (Lewiston, ME) led the Beavers (18-10) with nine kills apiece, while Jenna St. Pierre (Peru, ME) paced the squad with 16 assists, while O'Connell added 11.

10/31/05

UMF Volleyball Earns Fifth Seed in NAC Tournament, Headed to Maine Maritime for Opening Round

With a 6-4 league mark, the UMF women’s volleyball team (18-9 overall) earned the fifth seed and will travel to fourth-seeded Maine Maritime for an opening round NAC Tournament contest on Wednesday, November 2 (game time 7 pm).  The Beavers have dropped two contests to MMA this season, falling 3-2 on Oct. 14 in Castine and 3-1 on Oct. 22 in Farmington. 

10/30/05

Volleyball Tunes Up for Postseason by Shutting Out Elms, Becker

The UMF volleyball team made quick work of Thomas and Elms, shutting out both opponents, 3-0, to close the regular season.   The Beavers knocked off Elms (30-14, 30-18, 30-18) to open the day and then shut down Becker (30-28, 30-17, 30-27) to finish off the sweep.  In the opener vs. Becker, Trisha Dixon led the way with nine kills, while Sheanna White added eight as the Beavers combined for 18 services aces, led by seven from Jenna St. Pierre.  In the nightcap, Katie O’Connell led with nine kills, while White added seven.  St. Pierre posted 31 combined assists, including 18 in the opener.  The Beavers finish the regular season 18-9 overall and 6-4 in NAC action and await their first round NAC opponent and location.

10/22/05

UMF Volleyball Drops a Pair

The UMF volleyball team suffered a pair of 3-1 losses today in NAC action at Dearborn Gymnasium, falling to Maine Maritime and Husson.  The Beavers dropped the opener (25-30, 39-21, 30-28, 26-30) to UMM and then fell to Husson in the nightcap (14-30, 30-27, 19-30, 27-30).  Sheanna White led the Beavers in the opener, hitting at .562 percent with a team-high 12 kills and just three errors in 16 attempts, while Becky Hall and Katie O’Connell added 10 kills each.  In the second match, Natalie Angers led UMF with nine kills.  The Beavers are now 16-9 this season and 4-4 in NAC action.

10/20/05

UMF Women's Volleyball Edges Southern Maine, 3-2

After dropping the opening game, the UMF women's volleyball team (16-7) rebounded to defeat Southern Maine in five games tonight at Dearborn Gymnasium, 3-2, with a 15-11 win in the fifth and deciding game.  The Beavers were led by Jill Ekstedt, who registered eight service aces, and the quartet of Becky Hall, Katie O'Connell, Sheanna White and Natalie Angers, each of whom reached double-digits in kills.  Jenna St. Pierre produced another strong effort, registering 39 assists for the Beavers.

10/19/05

UMF Sweeps Unity, 3-0

Using a balanced attack that produced four players with five or more kills, the UMF volleyball team swept Unity (30-14, 30-18, 30-24) on the road last night.  Katie O'Connell led the Beavers with seven kills in 11 attempts, while Jenna St. Pierre contributed a match-high 32 assists.  The Beavers (15-7) have now won 10 of their last 11 matches.

10/15/05

Volleyball Goes 2-1 at UMaine-Machias Homecoming Invitational

After falling, 3-2, in a five-set thriller on Friday night to Maine Maritime, the UMF women's volleyball team rebounded for a pair of 3-0 wins to close out play at the UMaine-Machias Homecoming Invitational on Saturday afternoon.  The Beavers upended Unity in the opener (30-17, 30-16, 30-9) and UMaine-Machias (30-22, 30-14, 30-15) in their final match to run their record to 14-7 this season.

10/13/05

Volleyball Edges St. Joseph's in Five Games

For the second time in five days, the UMF volleyball team defeated St. Joseph's College, this time needing five games to record the victory.  The Beavers opened with a 30-17 win in game one and took a 2-0 lead with a 30-23 score in game two, but the Monks ralled back to capture the next two games.  UMF sealed the win with a 15-11 score in the fifth and final game.  The Beavers (12-6) have now won seven in a row.

10/10/05

Volleyball Sweeps Through UMF Invite

The UMF volleyball team (11-6) enjoyed a successful weekend at its own tournament, sweeping four matches during the UMF Invitational at Dearborn Gymnasium on Oct. 7-8.  The Beavers opened play with a 3-1 victory over Southern Maine (30-13, 30-11, 28-30, 30-18) and followed with a 3-1 win over UMaine-Presque Isle (30-18, 30-22, 26-30, 30-21).  On Saturday, the Beavers outlasted Salem State in an exciting match (28-30, 30-24, 31-29, 30-28), rallying after dropping the opening game.  They then closed out competition with a three-game win over St. Joe's (30-15, 30-25, 31-29).  Meagan Dube led UMF with 33 kills, while Katie O'Connell and Becky Hall chipped in with 30 and 29, respectively.  Jenna St. Pierre also enjoyed a strong weekend, chipping in with 112 assists and a team-high 12 service aces and was named to the All-Tournament team for her efforts.

9/28/05

Volleyball Defeats St. Joseph's 3-0

The UMF volleyball team defeated visiting St. Joseph's College 3-0 tonight in Farmington.  After the Beavers breezed through the first two games of the match (30-20, 30-19), St. .Joe's battled to a small lead in game three, but the Beavers came back to take the game 30-27.  Becky Hall led the offense with a team high 9 kills and Jill Ekstedt anchored the defense with 13 digs.  UMF improves to 6-6 overall and will return to action on Saturday when they take on their Alumnae at 1pm.

9/26/05

Volleyball Goes 2-1 Over Weekend

The UMF volleyball team defeated NAC opponents Lesley University and Bay Path College on Saturday and lost a 5 game match to the University of New England on Sunday to end the weekend 2-1.  Megan Dube led the offense with 26 kills on the weekend.  Jill Ekstedt anchored the defense with 18 digs.  UMF stands at 5-6 overall and improves to 3-2 in the North Atlantic Conference.  The Beavers return to action on Wednesday when they host St. Joseph's College at 7pm.

9/20/05

Volleyball Defeats Unity 3-0

The UMF volleyball team defeated Unity College 3-0 tonight in Farmington.  The UMF offense was led by Sheanna White who had a team high seven kills.  Natalie Angers chipped in with 10 service aces.  UMF improves to 3-5 overall and will return to action on Saturday when they travel to Lesley University to play Lesley and Bay Path for two important conference matches.

9/19/05

Volleyball Loses Two at Mount Ida

The UMF volleyball team dropped two conference matches to Mount Ida and Lasell College on Saturday.  The Beavers were led by Megan Dube with 11 kills on the day.  UMF stands at 2-5 overall and 1-2 in the NAC.  The Beavers return to action on Tuesday night versus Unity College at 7pm in Farmington.

9/15/05

Volleyball Defeats Thomas 3-0

The UMF volleyball team earned its first conference win of the season last night when they defeated Thomas College 3-0 (30-22, 30-12, 30-21) in Waterville.  The Beavers were led by Sheanna White and Becky Hall who each had seven kills in the match.  UMF's proficient serving continued as the Beaver notched 24 service aces in three games.  UMF stands at 2-3 overall and 1-0 in the NAC.  The Beavers return to action on Saturday when they travel to Mount Ida College for two important North Atlantic Conference matches with Mount Ida and Lasell College at 10am and 1pm respectively.

9/12/05

Volleyball Goes 1-2 at Colby Invitational

The UMF volleyball team breezed past UMaine Machias in their first match of the Colby College Invitational on Friday night winning 3-0 (30-6, 30-7, 30-12).  The Beavers were led by Jenna St. Pierre who had 11 service aces.  UMF notched 36 service aces overall in the match.  Freshman Katie O'Connell led the offense with five kills.  Versus Gordon in match number two, senior Jill Ekstedt recorded 10 kills in the Beavers losing effort.  Junior Becky Hall and sophomore Sheanna White added seven kills each.  Katie O'Connell was solid again with six kills and a team high 11 digs.  UMF ran into a well tuned machine when they took on host Colby in the final match of the tournament.  Colby's efficient offense limited UMF's chances to get into the match and led the Mules to a 3-0 victory.  UMF now stands at 1-3 overall and will return to action on Wednesday when they travel to Thomas College for the first conference match of the season at 7pm.

9/9/05

Volleyball Drops Season Opener to Husson

The UMF volleyball team started off strong in last night's season opening match at Husson College, however, the Eagles battled back to take the match 3-1.  UMF used a balanced offensive attack in game one to defeat Husson 30-25.  Unfortunately, hitting and defensive errors plagued the Beavers in the final three games as Husson won all three 20-28, 30-25 and 30-24.  UMF will return to action tonight when they travel to the Colby College Tournament to play UMaine Machias at 8pm.  UMF will take on Gordon College at 10am Saturday and then Colby College at 3pm.